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According to Geo Group, forces labor is in the government's best interest.
"A lower court denied Geo Group’s claim that it couldn’t be sued for allegations of forced labor in an ICE detention center because it was acting in the government’s interest."
Not slave labor, since they get paid $1/day.
"A lower court denied Geo Group’s claim that it couldn’t be sued for allegations of forced labor in an ICE detention center because it was acting in the government’s interest."
Not slave labor, since they get paid $1/day.
Immigrant detention firm seeks immunity in case before Supreme Court
A lower court denied Geo Group’s claim that it couldn’t be sued for forced-labor allegations at an ICE detention center because it was working for the government.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:49 PM
According to Geo Group, forces labor is in the government's best interest.
"A lower court denied Geo Group’s claim that it couldn’t be sued for allegations of forced labor in an ICE detention center because it was acting in the government’s interest."
Not slave labor, since they get paid $1/day.
"A lower court denied Geo Group’s claim that it couldn’t be sued for allegations of forced labor in an ICE detention center because it was acting in the government’s interest."
Not slave labor, since they get paid $1/day.
Another hammer blow to U.S. solar manufacturing.
Tariffs, customs delays, Investment Tax Credit going away in 2026, deporting roofers and electricians, an Administration openly hostile to renewable energy.
This Administration actively hurts US manufacturing despite claiming they want it to grow.
Tariffs, customs delays, Investment Tax Credit going away in 2026, deporting roofers and electricians, an Administration openly hostile to renewable energy.
This Administration actively hurts US manufacturing despite claiming they want it to grow.
US Customs delays force solar giant Qcells to furlough 1,000 workers
Solar panel giant Qcells is furloughing 1,000 workers in Georgia due to supply chain delays caused by US Customs.
electrek.co
November 9, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Another hammer blow to U.S. solar manufacturing.
Tariffs, customs delays, Investment Tax Credit going away in 2026, deporting roofers and electricians, an Administration openly hostile to renewable energy.
This Administration actively hurts US manufacturing despite claiming they want it to grow.
Tariffs, customs delays, Investment Tax Credit going away in 2026, deporting roofers and electricians, an Administration openly hostile to renewable energy.
This Administration actively hurts US manufacturing despite claiming they want it to grow.
Terrible things are happening outside. Poor helpless people are being dragged out of their homes. Families are torn apart. Men, women and children are separated. Children come home from school and find that their parents are gone.
Anne Frank
Anne Frank
November 9, 2025 at 5:09 AM
More examples of #ICE #DOJ cases against protestors falling apart when confronted with video evidence in the sunlight of a courtroom.
But mostly calling out "may cause a credibility problem for current prosecutors." DOJ lawyers already have credibility problems from many bad cases.
#UnmaskICE
But mostly calling out "may cause a credibility problem for current prosecutors." DOJ lawyers already have credibility problems from many bad cases.
#UnmaskICE
In L.A., federal prosecutors are charging more protesters. A surprising number of cases are falling apart.
Some former federal prosecutors say the discrepancies in how the Trump administration is describing protest behavior may create a credibility problem for current prosecutors.
www.nbcnews.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:20 PM
More examples of #ICE #DOJ cases against protestors falling apart when confronted with video evidence in the sunlight of a courtroom.
But mostly calling out "may cause a credibility problem for current prosecutors." DOJ lawyers already have credibility problems from many bad cases.
#UnmaskICE
But mostly calling out "may cause a credibility problem for current prosecutors." DOJ lawyers already have credibility problems from many bad cases.
#UnmaskICE
This is quite the video.
"Professional, legal, ethical, moral — you know what I’m talking about, legal, ethical, moral. … You’re on camera, but other than that … it’s what we do.”
Essentially, "if you can get away with it, do it."
To agents wanting to be treated like law enforcement.
#UnmaskICE
"Professional, legal, ethical, moral — you know what I’m talking about, legal, ethical, moral. … You’re on camera, but other than that … it’s what we do.”
Essentially, "if you can get away with it, do it."
To agents wanting to be treated like law enforcement.
#UnmaskICE
Border Patrol Boss Tells Agents In LA 'It's Our F--king City' In Newly Released Video
The video, taken June 7, was made public this week in a Chicago court case. In it, the Border Patrol boss also says "arrest as many people that touch you as you want to" — and later confirmed the stat...
blockclubchicago.org
November 8, 2025 at 3:02 AM
This is quite the video.
"Professional, legal, ethical, moral — you know what I’m talking about, legal, ethical, moral. … You’re on camera, but other than that … it’s what we do.”
Essentially, "if you can get away with it, do it."
To agents wanting to be treated like law enforcement.
#UnmaskICE
"Professional, legal, ethical, moral — you know what I’m talking about, legal, ethical, moral. … You’re on camera, but other than that … it’s what we do.”
Essentially, "if you can get away with it, do it."
To agents wanting to be treated like law enforcement.
#UnmaskICE
Wow.
DoE edits employees' out-of-office messages to include language that blames Democrats for the shutdown.
Not only a Hatch Act violation (like those matter) but also a 1st Amendment violation.
Don't believe a word this government says.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/07/p...
DoE edits employees' out-of-office messages to include language that blames Democrats for the shutdown.
Not only a Hatch Act violation (like those matter) but also a 1st Amendment violation.
Don't believe a word this government says.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/07/p...
Editing federal employees’ emails to blame Democrats for shutdown violated their First Amendment rights, judge says | CNN Politics
A federal judge ruled Friday that the Department of Education violated the First Amendment rights of some agency employees when it sent out-of-office messages on their behalf that blamed Democrats for...
www.cnn.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Wow.
DoE edits employees' out-of-office messages to include language that blames Democrats for the shutdown.
Not only a Hatch Act violation (like those matter) but also a 1st Amendment violation.
Don't believe a word this government says.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/07/p...
DoE edits employees' out-of-office messages to include language that blames Democrats for the shutdown.
Not only a Hatch Act violation (like those matter) but also a 1st Amendment violation.
Don't believe a word this government says.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/07/p...
Suburban moms protesting peacefully and being arrested outside Broadview.
November 7, 2025 at 7:01 PM
DHS abandons automated communications capture software in favor of *checks notes* manual screen capture.
This approach is wide open to unintended or intended loss of evidence for FOIA requests, judicial evidence, Congressional oversight, etc.
Sunlight is the best disinfectant.
#UnmaskICE
This approach is wide open to unintended or intended loss of evidence for FOIA requests, judicial evidence, Congressional oversight, etc.
Sunlight is the best disinfectant.
#UnmaskICE
To Preserve Records, Homeland Security Now Relies on Officials to Take Screenshots
www.nytimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:56 PM
DHS abandons automated communications capture software in favor of *checks notes* manual screen capture.
This approach is wide open to unintended or intended loss of evidence for FOIA requests, judicial evidence, Congressional oversight, etc.
Sunlight is the best disinfectant.
#UnmaskICE
This approach is wide open to unintended or intended loss of evidence for FOIA requests, judicial evidence, Congressional oversight, etc.
Sunlight is the best disinfectant.
#UnmaskICE
Guy who threw a sandwich at a fed acquitted on misdemeanor assault.
This is jury nullification.
Besides multiple No True Bill results from grand juries (a very rare occurrence), this jury says, "We don't care what the law is. This defendant is not being penalized."
PS. Don't throw things at feds.
This is jury nullification.
Besides multiple No True Bill results from grand juries (a very rare occurrence), this jury says, "We don't care what the law is. This defendant is not being penalized."
PS. Don't throw things at feds.
Sandwich Guy, Thrower of Hoagie–Or Hero?
The trial ended in an acquittal. But the proceedings felt like a strange sort of performance art—highly amusing and highly menacing at the same time.
www.lawfaremedia.org
November 7, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Guy who threw a sandwich at a fed acquitted on misdemeanor assault.
This is jury nullification.
Besides multiple No True Bill results from grand juries (a very rare occurrence), this jury says, "We don't care what the law is. This defendant is not being penalized."
PS. Don't throw things at feds.
This is jury nullification.
Besides multiple No True Bill results from grand juries (a very rare occurrence), this jury says, "We don't care what the law is. This defendant is not being penalized."
PS. Don't throw things at feds.
The judiciary holds.
CBP chief Bovino lied about being hit by a rock before throwing tear gas grenades at a crowd. DHS propagandist McLaughlin reinforces and amplifies the lie.
Judge calls it out.
Don't believe a word this admin says.
And record everything.
#UnmaskICE
CBP chief Bovino lied about being hit by a rock before throwing tear gas grenades at a crowd. DHS propagandist McLaughlin reinforces and amplifies the lie.
Judge calls it out.
Don't believe a word this admin says.
And record everything.
#UnmaskICE
Border Patrol commander admitted he lied about tear gas incident, judge says, as she restricts use of force by immigration agents in Chicago
The incident involving Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino, has been a key part of the court proceedings challenging immigration tactics in Chicago.
abcnews.go.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The judiciary holds.
CBP chief Bovino lied about being hit by a rock before throwing tear gas grenades at a crowd. DHS propagandist McLaughlin reinforces and amplifies the lie.
Judge calls it out.
Don't believe a word this admin says.
And record everything.
#UnmaskICE
CBP chief Bovino lied about being hit by a rock before throwing tear gas grenades at a crowd. DHS propagandist McLaughlin reinforces and amplifies the lie.
Judge calls it out.
Don't believe a word this admin says.
And record everything.
#UnmaskICE
The judiciary holds - and steps up.
"Normal order," the presumption that DoJ lawyers and federal agents are telling the truth, no longer exists.
Judges are openly saying "I don't believe you without corroborating evidence" to DoJ and federal agents.
#UnmaskICE
"Normal order," the presumption that DoJ lawyers and federal agents are telling the truth, no longer exists.
Judges are openly saying "I don't believe you without corroborating evidence" to DoJ and federal agents.
#UnmaskICE
Ellis notes that the feds argue "plaintiffs have not been engaged in First Amendment protected activity" because they've "intermingled themselves with rioters."
"But as I've previously stated," Ellis says, "I don't find defendants' version of events credible."
"But as I've previously stated," Ellis says, "I don't find defendants' version of events credible."
November 6, 2025 at 6:22 PM
The judiciary holds - and steps up.
"Normal order," the presumption that DoJ lawyers and federal agents are telling the truth, no longer exists.
Judges are openly saying "I don't believe you without corroborating evidence" to DoJ and federal agents.
#UnmaskICE
"Normal order," the presumption that DoJ lawyers and federal agents are telling the truth, no longer exists.
Judges are openly saying "I don't believe you without corroborating evidence" to DoJ and federal agents.
#UnmaskICE
Huh. Turns out a hostile, unidentified, masked, low-training enforcement organization has downsides.
Such as reducing safety of regular law enforcement.
And copycats/vigilantes.
#UnmaskICE
www.wired.com/story/fbi-wa...
Such as reducing safety of regular law enforcement.
And copycats/vigilantes.
#UnmaskICE
www.wired.com/story/fbi-wa...
FBI Warns of Criminals Posing as ICE, Urges Agents to ID Themselves
In a bulletin to law enforcement agencies, the FBI said criminal impersonators are exploiting ICE’s image and urged nationwide coordination to distinguish real operations from fakes.
www.wired.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Huh. Turns out a hostile, unidentified, masked, low-training enforcement organization has downsides.
Such as reducing safety of regular law enforcement.
And copycats/vigilantes.
#UnmaskICE
www.wired.com/story/fbi-wa...
Such as reducing safety of regular law enforcement.
And copycats/vigilantes.
#UnmaskICE
www.wired.com/story/fbi-wa...
The illusion of a closed border. In many, many pictures.
Weren't we promised a fully-built border wall at some point?
#UnmaskICE
www.theguardian.com/us-news/gall...
Weren't we promised a fully-built border wall at some point?
#UnmaskICE
www.theguardian.com/us-news/gall...
View from the border: the wall dividing the US and Mexico – in pictures
The structure, variously known as the border fence or border wall, is not continuous and only covers sections of the almost 2,000-mile boundary between the two countries. It consists of a series of ob...
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:59 PM
The illusion of a closed border. In many, many pictures.
Weren't we promised a fully-built border wall at some point?
#UnmaskICE
www.theguardian.com/us-news/gall...
Weren't we promised a fully-built border wall at some point?
#UnmaskICE
www.theguardian.com/us-news/gall...
1. DHS wants to collect biometric data, including DNA, for everyone in USA.
2. Elon was given full access to all government data.
3. Anticipate billionaires and/or sociopaths get full access to your and everyone else's DNA.
...
Future Elon: "You have good DNA. Want to have my child?"
2. Elon was given full access to all government data.
3. Anticipate billionaires and/or sociopaths get full access to your and everyone else's DNA.
...
Future Elon: "You have good DNA. Want to have my child?"
DHS offers “disturbing new excuses” to seize kids’ biometric data, expert says
Sweeping DHS power grab would collect face, iris, voice scans of all immigrants.
arstechnica.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:44 PM
1. DHS wants to collect biometric data, including DNA, for everyone in USA.
2. Elon was given full access to all government data.
3. Anticipate billionaires and/or sociopaths get full access to your and everyone else's DNA.
...
Future Elon: "You have good DNA. Want to have my child?"
2. Elon was given full access to all government data.
3. Anticipate billionaires and/or sociopaths get full access to your and everyone else's DNA.
...
Future Elon: "You have good DNA. Want to have my child?"
2025 worst year for layoffs since 2009.
And we haven't hit bottom yet.
And we haven't hit bottom yet.
November 6, 2025 at 3:29 PM
2025 worst year for layoffs since 2009.
And we haven't hit bottom yet.
And we haven't hit bottom yet.
Congrats on stepping up to defend democracy against brazen GOP power grabs, California.
Looking forward to CA leading the way on a Constitutional amendment to outlaw gerrymandering nationwide for 2028.
#Prop50
apnews.com/article/cali...
Looking forward to CA leading the way on a Constitutional amendment to outlaw gerrymandering nationwide for 2028.
#Prop50
apnews.com/article/cali...
California voters approve new US House map to boost Democrats in 2026
California voters have approved a plan to overhaul the state’s congressional district boundaries, giving Democrats a boost in their bid to win the U.S.
apnews.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Congrats on stepping up to defend democracy against brazen GOP power grabs, California.
Looking forward to CA leading the way on a Constitutional amendment to outlaw gerrymandering nationwide for 2028.
#Prop50
apnews.com/article/cali...
Looking forward to CA leading the way on a Constitutional amendment to outlaw gerrymandering nationwide for 2028.
#Prop50
apnews.com/article/cali...
US citizen accused of ramming a vehicle by #ICE. Detained, then released without charges - because there's video of ICE running into her car.
Citizen shipped to multiple facilities and denied contact with lawyer and family in violation of 5th and 14th Amendment.
#ICELies
#UnmaskICE
Citizen shipped to multiple facilities and denied contact with lawyer and family in violation of 5th and 14th Amendment.
#ICELies
#UnmaskICE
Chicago woman dragged out of her car after colliding with ICE demands accountability
The arrest of Dayanne Figueroa highlights growing concerns about the use of force against U.S. citizens and due process. She was released after a few hours without charges.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:01 AM
US citizen accused of ramming a vehicle by #ICE. Detained, then released without charges - because there's video of ICE running into her car.
Citizen shipped to multiple facilities and denied contact with lawyer and family in violation of 5th and 14th Amendment.
#ICELies
#UnmaskICE
Citizen shipped to multiple facilities and denied contact with lawyer and family in violation of 5th and 14th Amendment.
#ICELies
#UnmaskICE
JUST IN: Feds explain how CBP vehicle involved in collision that led to woman being shot & criminally charged was moved from Chicago to Maine and then partially repaired while it was evidence in a criminal case. Doc www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
MartinezGovFlg110325
www.documentcloud.org
November 4, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Another heartbreaking one.
Legal permanent wrongfully convicted of murder spends 43 years in jail.
Shortly after his conviction is overturned and he is released, #ICE picks him up to deport him, on a 43-year old drug conviction.
The cruelty is unfathomable.
#UnmaskICE
Legal permanent wrongfully convicted of murder spends 43 years in jail.
Shortly after his conviction is overturned and he is released, #ICE picks him up to deport him, on a 43-year old drug conviction.
The cruelty is unfathomable.
#UnmaskICE
Two courts urge ICE to halt deportation of man wrongfully imprisoned for more than 40 years
Legal resident ‘Subu’ Vedam being held in short-term center after getting murder conviction overturned earlier this year
www.theguardian.com
November 4, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Another heartbreaking one.
Legal permanent wrongfully convicted of murder spends 43 years in jail.
Shortly after his conviction is overturned and he is released, #ICE picks him up to deport him, on a 43-year old drug conviction.
The cruelty is unfathomable.
#UnmaskICE
Legal permanent wrongfully convicted of murder spends 43 years in jail.
Shortly after his conviction is overturned and he is released, #ICE picks him up to deport him, on a 43-year old drug conviction.
The cruelty is unfathomable.
#UnmaskICE
Temperature is rising.
US citizen stops to tell ICE that children will soon be taking a bus in the spot #ICE is acting in.
Verbal altercation ensues. Conflicting stories; citizen is shot from behind.
No video footage yet.
They shot a US citizen who was trying to protect kids.
#UnmaskICE
US citizen stops to tell ICE that children will soon be taking a bus in the spot #ICE is acting in.
Verbal altercation ensues. Conflicting stories; citizen is shot from behind.
No video footage yet.
They shot a US citizen who was trying to protect kids.
#UnmaskICE
U.S. citizen shot from behind as he warned ICE agents about children gathering at bus stop, lawyers say
Lawyers for Carlos Jimenez said he was in fear after an agent threatened him with chemical spray, then pointed a gun at him.
www.latimes.com
November 3, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Temperature is rising.
US citizen stops to tell ICE that children will soon be taking a bus in the spot #ICE is acting in.
Verbal altercation ensues. Conflicting stories; citizen is shot from behind.
No video footage yet.
They shot a US citizen who was trying to protect kids.
#UnmaskICE
US citizen stops to tell ICE that children will soon be taking a bus in the spot #ICE is acting in.
Verbal altercation ensues. Conflicting stories; citizen is shot from behind.
No video footage yet.
They shot a US citizen who was trying to protect kids.
#UnmaskICE
Trust no word from this Administration.
And review photos and videos with a very skeptical eye.
#UnmaskICE
And review photos and videos with a very skeptical eye.
#UnmaskICE
October 31, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Trust no word from this Administration.
And review photos and videos with a very skeptical eye.
#UnmaskICE
And review photos and videos with a very skeptical eye.
#UnmaskICE
The temperature rises.
Prudent observers would wait for bodycam footage before trusting any accounts of this story.
#UnmaskICE
Prudent observers would wait for bodycam footage before trusting any accounts of this story.
#UnmaskICE
“The driver’s family identified him as Carlos Jimenez, 24, a U.S. citizen, and said he was on his way to work at a food bank when the shooting occurred.”
www.latimes.com/california/s...
www.latimes.com/california/s...
October 31, 2025 at 9:16 PM
The temperature rises.
Prudent observers would wait for bodycam footage before trusting any accounts of this story.
#UnmaskICE
Prudent observers would wait for bodycam footage before trusting any accounts of this story.
#UnmaskICE
Major 4th Amendment filing pursuing class action.
#ICE repeatedly detaining US citizen and another legal worker, then not accepting government-issued documentation.
This is a direct challenge to #KavanaughStops in the Alabama federal district.
#UnmaskICE
ij.org/press-releas...
#ICE repeatedly detaining US citizen and another legal worker, then not accepting government-issued documentation.
This is a direct challenge to #KavanaughStops in the Alabama federal district.
#UnmaskICE
ij.org/press-releas...
US Citizen and Construction Worker Asks Federal Court to Immediately Halt Unconstitutional Raids - Institute for Justice
MOBILE, Ala.—Leo Garcia Venegas, an American citizen and construction worker in south Alabama, yesterday asked a federal court to immediately halt unconstitutional raids and detentions […]
ij.org
October 30, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Major 4th Amendment filing pursuing class action.
#ICE repeatedly detaining US citizen and another legal worker, then not accepting government-issued documentation.
This is a direct challenge to #KavanaughStops in the Alabama federal district.
#UnmaskICE
ij.org/press-releas...
#ICE repeatedly detaining US citizen and another legal worker, then not accepting government-issued documentation.
This is a direct challenge to #KavanaughStops in the Alabama federal district.
#UnmaskICE
ij.org/press-releas...
Do not trust a word this Administration says.
Or, apparently, photos and videos.
wapo.st/4nuDGwf
#UnmaskICE
Or, apparently, photos and videos.
wapo.st/4nuDGwf
#UnmaskICE
October 29, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Do not trust a word this Administration says.
Or, apparently, photos and videos.
wapo.st/4nuDGwf
#UnmaskICE
Or, apparently, photos and videos.
wapo.st/4nuDGwf
#UnmaskICE